Sam: What would be even better than a Lawson/Manis connection for my wife would be a Lawson/Keeton connection from Hawkins Co. to Perry/Decatur Co., TN. Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: SAMLAWSON1929 Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 8:09 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William STAPLETON Bob, Thank YOU! We'll have to talk on the side here on this one. I am from James Larkin WILLIS and Sarah "Sally" STAPLETON'S son, Iredell Campbell WILLIS. I am from a son born out-of-wedlock belonging to Iredell C. WILLIS and a Sarah "Sally" (Manis) LAWSON, widow of Palestine LAWSON. I want to talk to you about joining as well. Keep up the fine work, Bob Sam Lawson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Betty Hughes" <bandbhughes@webtv.net> To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:02:23 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William STAPLETON Sam: Thanks. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: SAMLAWSON1929 Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:59 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNHAWKIN] William STAPLETON Private, Virginia Line, $80.00 Annual Allowance $240.00 Amount Received October 17 1833 Pension Started Age 78 (1835 TN Pension Roll). William STAPLETON is buried on Copperidge in Cantwell Valley in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He was born about 1755-1760 and died in 1818. He married to Elizabeth Rachel SIZEMORE (2 May, 1786- 3 April, 1873), a daughter of Owen and Elizabeth "Alcey" (Bingham) SIZEMORE. After William STAPLETON'S death in 1818, Elizabeth, his widow, remarried to one Larkin WILLIS on 18 February, 1819, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
O.K., but te war really ended in 1781, after Yorktown. "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 8:07 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton and the war ended 1783? how many 9 year olds were involved? Bob Betty Hughes wrote: > Eileen: > Not distrusting your post, but having been born in 1774 and the Rev. War beginning in 1776 is a cut. > Bob > > "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson > Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. > There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. > Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Eileen > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:52 PM > To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton > > Jeff, > I to was going to ask about this William Skelton, since he is also in my > family file, The birth date is 1774 and born in VA., married to a Mary > Batchelder. Do you have anything in your file on him? > > Thanks > Eileen > Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Jeff > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 6:54 PM > To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton > > > Nathan, I only have what the Scism Books says about the Skeltons. (and > most of that came from you.) > > Jeff > > Pastor Nathan Riley wrote: > >> Do any of you have more than this on William Skelton? William is my 5th >> > great grandfather. > >> "Distant Crossroads", a publication of the Hawkins County Genealogical >> > Society, lists William Skelton as a Revolutionary War Soldier of Hawkins > County Tennessee "William Skelton b. 4 Mar 1762 VA served in VA age 72 1832 > pension list. On 1840 Hawkins Co. TN census" (No. S-3915). (Distant > Crossroads, April 1986, p. 36) > >> "William: b 3-4-1762 VA d a (ante...before) 3-4-1844 TN m X (unknown) Pvt >> > VA PNSR (soldier pensioned)" (DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition, Part > 3, 1990) > >> He was yet living at 71 years of age when on 27th of May 1833 he applied >> > for a pension for his Revolutionary War service. I quote T. Bailey, "He > volunteered in the army, or service of the United States, under the > immediate command of Captain Samuel Coleman in the County of Caroline and > State of Virginia, on about the last of April or first of May 1779." > >> Nathan R. 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Scism, IBSSG > Flockmaster, > International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists > > http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ > > http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream > > http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ > > > > "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's > money." > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 > > -- Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG Flockmaster, International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money." ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Sam: I would like to talk with you about the Manis/Lawson connection. That is my wife's connection from Hawkins to Decatur Co., TN. Write me @ bandbhughes@webtv.net We mght be ale to elp each other. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: SAMLAWSON1929 Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 8:09 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William STAPLETON Bob, Thank YOU! We'll have to talk on the side here on this one. I am from James Larkin WILLIS and Sarah "Sally" STAPLETON'S son, Iredell Campbell WILLIS. I am from a son born out-of-wedlock belonging to Iredell C. WILLIS and a Sarah "Sally" (Manis) LAWSON, widow of Palestine LAWSON. I want to talk to you about joining as well. Keep up the fine work, Bob Sam Lawson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Betty Hughes" <bandbhughes@webtv.net> To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:02:23 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William STAPLETON Sam: Thanks. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: SAMLAWSON1929 Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:59 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNHAWKIN] William STAPLETON Private, Virginia Line, $80.00 Annual Allowance $240.00 Amount Received October 17 1833 Pension Started Age 78 (1835 TN Pension Roll). William STAPLETON is buried on Copperidge in Cantwell Valley in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He was born about 1755-1760 and died in 1818. He married to Elizabeth Rachel SIZEMORE (2 May, 1786- 3 April, 1873), a daughter of Owen and Elizabeth "Alcey" (Bingham) SIZEMORE. After William STAPLETON'S death in 1818, Elizabeth, his widow, remarried to one Larkin WILLIS on 18 February, 1819, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Bob, Thank YOU! We'll have to talk on the side here on this one. I am from James Larkin WILLIS and Sarah "Sally" STAPLETON'S son, Iredell Campbell WILLIS. I am from a son born out-of-wedlock belonging to Iredell C. WILLIS and a Sarah "Sally" (Manis) LAWSON, widow of Palestine LAWSON. I want to talk to you about joining as well. Keep up the fine work, Bob Sam Lawson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Betty Hughes" <bandbhughes@webtv.net> To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:02:23 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William STAPLETON Sam: Thanks. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: SAMLAWSON1929 Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:59 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNHAWKIN] William STAPLETON Private, Virginia Line, $80.00 Annual Allowance $240.00 Amount Received October 17 1833 Pension Started Age 78 (1835 TN Pension Roll). William STAPLETON is buried on Copperidge in Cantwell Valley in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He was born about 1755-1760 and died in 1818. He married to Elizabeth Rachel SIZEMORE (2 May, 1786- 3 April, 1873), a daughter of Owen and Elizabeth "Alcey" (Bingham) SIZEMORE. After William STAPLETON'S death in 1818, Elizabeth, his widow, remarried to one Larkin WILLIS on 18 February, 1819, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Sam: Thanks. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: SAMLAWSON1929 Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:59 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNHAWKIN] William STAPLETON Private, Virginia Line, $80.00 Annual Allowance $240.00 Amount Received October 17 1833 Pension Started Age 78 (1835 TN Pension Roll). William STAPLETON is buried on Copperidge in Cantwell Valley in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He was born about 1755-1760 and died in 1818. He married to Elizabeth Rachel SIZEMORE (2 May, 1786- 3 April, 1873), a daughter of Owen and Elizabeth "Alcey" (Bingham) SIZEMORE. After William STAPLETON'S death in 1818, Elizabeth, his widow, remarried to one Larkin WILLIS on 18 February, 1819, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Eileen: Not distrusting your post, but having been born in 1774 and the Rev. War beginning in 1776 is a cut. Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Eileen Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:52 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton Jeff, I to was going to ask about this William Skelton, since he is also in my family file, The birth date is 1774 and born in VA., married to a Mary Batchelder. Do you have anything in your file on him? Thanks Eileen Texas -----Original Message----- From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 6:54 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton Nathan, I only have what the Scism Books says about the Skeltons. (and most of that came from you.) Jeff Pastor Nathan Riley wrote: > Do any of you have more than this on William Skelton? William is my 5th great grandfather. > "Distant Crossroads", a publication of the Hawkins County Genealogical Society, lists William Skelton as a Revolutionary War Soldier of Hawkins County Tennessee "William Skelton b. 4 Mar 1762 VA served in VA age 72 1832 pension list. On 1840 Hawkins Co. TN census" (No. S-3915). (Distant Crossroads, April 1986, p. 36) > > "William: b 3-4-1762 VA d a (ante...before) 3-4-1844 TN m X (unknown) Pvt VA PNSR (soldier pensioned)" (DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition, Part 3, 1990) > > He was yet living at 71 years of age when on 27th of May 1833 he applied for a pension for his Revolutionary War service. I quote T. Bailey, "He volunteered in the army, or service of the United States, under the immediate command of Captain Samuel Coleman in the County of Caroline and State of Virginia, on about the last of April or first of May 1779." > > > Nathan R. Riley > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 > > -- Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG Flockmaster, International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money." ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Private, Virginia Line, $80.00 Annual Allowance $240.00 Amount Received October 17 1833 Pension Started Age 78 (1835 TN Pension Roll). William STAPLETON is buried on Copperidge in Cantwell Valley in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He was born about 1755-1760 and died in 1818. He married to Elizabeth Rachel SIZEMORE (2 May, 1786- 3 April, 1873), a daughter of Owen and Elizabeth "Alcey" (Bingham) SIZEMORE. After William STAPLETON'S death in 1818, Elizabeth, his widow, remarried to one Larkin WILLIS on 18 February, 1819, in Hawkins County, Tennessee.
Pat, I see where you descend from William STAPLETON. I do, to through his daughter, Sarah "Sally" STAPLETON who married to James Larkin WILLIS (1800-1859). Who do you descend from may I ask? Sam Lawson
Nathan: I beleve your dates are in order and correct, esp. making the pension app. Am making y dates 1762-1844. This is inf that I am looking for. Thanks. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 6:53 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton Nathan, I only have what the Scism Books says about the Skeltons. (and most of that came from you.) Jeff Pastor Nathan Riley wrote: > Do any of you have more than this on William Skelton? William is my 5th great grandfather. > "Distant Crossroads", a publication of the Hawkins County Genealogical Society, lists William Skelton as a Revolutionary War Soldier of Hawkins County Tennessee "William Skelton b. 4 Mar 1762 VA served in VA age 72 1832 pension list. On 1840 Hawkins Co. TN census" (No. S-3915). (Distant Crossroads, April 1986, p. 36) > > "William: b 3-4-1762 VA d a (ante...before) 3-4-1844 TN m X (unknown) Pvt VA PNSR (soldier pensioned)" (DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition, Part 3, 1990) > > He was yet living at 71 years of age when on 27th of May 1833 he applied for a pension for his Revolutionary War service. I quote T. Bailey, "He volunteered in the army, or service of the United States, under the immediate command of Captain Samuel Coleman in the County of Caroline and State of Virginia, on about the last of April or first of May 1779." > > > Nathan R. Riley > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 > > -- Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG Flockmaster, International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money." ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Absolutely.William Stapleton 1760-1814/1818 Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: C.P.Simpson Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:38 PM To: TNHAWKIN-D@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] REV. WAR PATRIOTS Bob, could this: > Wiliam Staleton 1760--1814 or 1818 be : WILLIAM STAPLETON ? If so it could be my ancestor. PAT ORRICK SIMPSON ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Nathan: Another great post. Thanks. Are you interested in being a Charter Member of the State of Franklin TNSSAR Chapter. Is once in a lifetime opportunity. Bob Hughes, Past Pres.TNSSAR. "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Pastor Nathan Riley Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 6:37 PM To: TNHAWKIN@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton Do any of you have more than this on William Skelton? William is my 5th great grandfather. "Distant Crossroads", a publication of the Hawkins County Genealogical Society, lists William Skelton as a Revolutionary War Soldier of Hawkins County Tennessee "William Skelton b. 4 Mar 1762 VA served in VA age 72 1832 pension list. On 1840 Hawkins Co. TN census" (No. S-3915). (Distant Crossroads, April 1986, p. 36) "William: b 3-4-1762 VA d a (ante...before) 3-4-1844 TN m X (unknown) Pvt VA PNSR (soldier pensioned)" (DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition, Part 3, 1990) He was yet living at 71 years of age when on 27th of May 1833 he applied for a pension for his Revolutionary War service. I quote T. Bailey, "He volunteered in the army, or service of the United States, under the immediate command of Captain Samuel Coleman in the County of Caroline and State of Virginia, on about the last of April or first of May 1779." Nathan R. Riley ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Yes, I have been wondering about them and haven't seen them mentioned. My gr,gr,gr,gr grandmother was Martha (Pasty) Manis Goodman who is listed in the 1830 and 1840 Hawkins Co, census. She was supposed to have married William Goodman about 1824. Which family did she come from? Who are her parents and siblings? Thanks, Linda Message: 2 Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:09:05 -0400 From: Cynthia Cox <cyndycox@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] From the List Admin regarding subject matter for thelist To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <40834500907131009x2668e470vd0c9cb6b4ac461a8@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Do you have more information about the Manis family Alsey Lawson (1797 Hawkins Co.) m Jesse Manis (1790-1846 Hawkins Co) s/o Seth Manis and Martha 'Patsy' Fields (Bedford Co). Jesse's brother, John, m Celia abt 1820 Hawkins Co.; son John m Martha Gonce 1856 Hawkins Co and had son Callaway Manis 1858. The Gonce/Vances go back to Del. Margaret I have a reference to a Fannie Manis who married a James Beals/ Bails both were born about 1810 and had a daughter named Elizabeth (born abt 1850) who married a William Callahan. They lived in the Bradley county area. Any help or hints appreciated. Cyndy **************Looking for love this summer? Find it now on AOL Personals. (http://personals.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntuslove00000003)
Sorry, I forgot those DAR #'s are member's nat'l. number. If you need a DAR Record copy App, those are the numbers you need to order. Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Jody Hamabata Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 3:35 PM To: 'Bob Betty Hughes', tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Cc: Hallie Garner Subject: [TNHAWKIN] Shanks Rev War 1. Michael SHANKS-1 birth between 1745 - 1750 in Lancaster, PA., during RW he lived in Greenbriar, VA (Rockingham) an area which is now WV. (DAR#530031, #559408) Not sure what these numbers mean. He died on 06 Jun 1836 in Hawkins County, TN. He married Elizabeth MILLER. She was born about 1755. She is the daughter of John Miller. Notes for Michael SHANKS: Burial is near Shanks Cabin an area known as Choptack, TN. Children of Michael SHANKS and Elizabeth MILLER are: i. John SHANKS, B: 1776, D: 1855. ii. Christian SHANKS, B: 11 Oct 1783 in Greenbriar, VA, D: 16 Dec 1858 in Hawkins County, TN. iii. Adam SHANKS, B: 1785. iv. Nancy SHANKS, B: 1786, D: 1851. Michael and Elizabeth Shanks came to Hawkins Co. about 1803 from Greenbriar. Deed Book 82, & Deed Book 3, pg 83. His father is believed to be John Schenk b. 1721 PA a Mennonite minister, he married Mary Moyer dau. Of Hans Moyer. Abstract of Michael's will dated: 5/16/1833: My wife Elizabeth the use of the lease of tract or parcel of land that I got from Absolom Kyle and James P. McCarthy. At my wife's death land to be sold and divided among my sons and daughters. My son Christian Shanks to be my executor. My line: 1.Michael Shanks b. abt 1750 PA d. 1836 Hawkins Co., TN 2.Christian Shanks b. 1793 Greenbriar, VA d. 1858 Hawkins Co., TN 3.Catherine Shanks b. 1816-1877 Choptack, TN m. William Williams 4.John A. Williams b. 1835-1863 Choptack, TN m. Rinda Alvis 5.James Edward Williams b.1860 Choptack, TN m. Emma Caroline Williams d.1930 Seattle, WA 6.Lucile Corrine Williams b. 1893 Choptack, TN m. Daniel Walker d.1977 Sonora, CA 7.Janet Caroline Walker b. 1926 (my mother) If you should need additional information please let me know. Jody Hamabata Walnut, CA -----Original Message----- From: Bob Betty Hughes [mailto:bandbhughes@webtv.net] Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:44 AM To: tjdckh5@charter.net; tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Jody: Great! When was Michael born? Is 1836 right deth date and do you know where he is buried? Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: tjdckh5@charter.net Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 11:37 AM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Bob, I am a direct descendant of Michael Shanks, he is my 5th G grandfather. I will send you and Hallie and others my info. I live in CA so just let me know what info you need from me. His ancestry is well documented. Jody Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "Bob Betty Hughes" <bandbhughes@webtv.net> Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:37:02 To: <tnhawkin@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Judy: Nothing on Alexander yet. Must be 25 William Williams in the DAR Index. One born 1757 VA Died 8-23-1832 OH Mar'd. Mary Watts Pvt. VA Widow and Heirs Pens. Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Jody Hamabata Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:21 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Do you have any information on William Williams or Alexander Williams? Jody -----Original Message----- From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Diane Jones Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 8:28 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Bob, William Walling was born 25 Dec. 1759 and he is supposed to have died in 1838. His pension does not give his death date. He was in the battle at King's Mountain. Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Betty Hughes To: Bob Betty Hughes ; TNHAWKIN@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Cont. Just received a new Patriot: Alexander Ballard 1751-1839 Add to List. Samuel Spears 1760-1837 alsohave dates of 1761-1838 HELP Wiliam Staleton 1760--1814 or 1818 Nottley Thomas 1751- William Thurman 1759- John Towner 1757- Alexander Trent 1759-1841 William Walling 1757- Benjamin Wallis 1755- Alexander Williams 1738-1830 William Wiliams 1757- Johb Wllis 1764- Francis Winstead 1758- Michael Yaws 1750- Please keep n mind this lst is by no means inclusive. It only contains names of Patriots documented by SAR and DAR. By most counts, there are 2-3 times this many buried in Hawkins Co. TN. Please help if we need dates. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Bob Betty Hughes Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 8:47 PM To: TNHAWKIN@rootsweb.com Subject: Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Cont. William Russell 1759-1840 John Sawel Michael Shanks -1836 Aaron Silver 1756- James Simmonds, Sr. 1759- James Simmons 1758- William Sisk 1760- William Skelton 1760- John Smith 1754- John Sowell 1759-- 1825 Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. 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Jody: Ecellent post. This is the kind of info we are looking for to promote the Lost State of Franklin chapter in Hawkins Co., TN Thanks. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Jody Hamabata Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 3:35 PM To: 'Bob Betty Hughes', tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Cc: Hallie Garner Subject: [TNHAWKIN] Shanks Rev War 1. Michael SHANKS-1 birth between 1745 - 1750 in Lancaster, PA., during RW he lived in Greenbriar, VA (Rockingham) an area which is now WV. (DAR#530031, #559408) Not sure what these numbers mean. He died on 06 Jun 1836 in Hawkins County, TN. He married Elizabeth MILLER. She was born about 1755. She is the daughter of John Miller. Notes for Michael SHANKS: Burial is near Shanks Cabin an area known as Choptack, TN. Children of Michael SHANKS and Elizabeth MILLER are: i. John SHANKS, B: 1776, D: 1855. ii. Christian SHANKS, B: 11 Oct 1783 in Greenbriar, VA, D: 16 Dec 1858 in Hawkins County, TN. iii. Adam SHANKS, B: 1785. iv. Nancy SHANKS, B: 1786, D: 1851. Michael and Elizabeth Shanks came to Hawkins Co. about 1803 from Greenbriar. Deed Book 82, & Deed Book 3, pg 83. His father is believed to be John Schenk b. 1721 PA a Mennonite minister, he married Mary Moyer dau. Of Hans Moyer. Abstract of Michael's will dated: 5/16/1833: My wife Elizabeth the use of the lease of tract or parcel of land that I got from Absolom Kyle and James P. McCarthy. At my wife's death land to be sold and divided among my sons and daughters. My son Christian Shanks to be my executor. My line: 1.Michael Shanks b. abt 1750 PA d. 1836 Hawkins Co., TN 2.Christian Shanks b. 1793 Greenbriar, VA d. 1858 Hawkins Co., TN 3.Catherine Shanks b. 1816-1877 Choptack, TN m. William Williams 4.John A. Williams b. 1835-1863 Choptack, TN m. Rinda Alvis 5.James Edward Williams b.1860 Choptack, TN m. Emma Caroline Williams d.1930 Seattle, WA 6.Lucile Corrine Williams b. 1893 Choptack, TN m. Daniel Walker d.1977 Sonora, CA 7.Janet Caroline Walker b. 1926 (my mother) If you should need additional information please let me know. Jody Hamabata Walnut, CA -----Original Message----- From: Bob Betty Hughes [mailto:bandbhughes@webtv.net] Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:44 AM To: tjdckh5@charter.net; tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Jody: Great! When was Michael born? Is 1836 right deth date and do you know where he is buried? Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: tjdckh5@charter.net Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 11:37 AM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Bob, I am a direct descendant of Michael Shanks, he is my 5th G grandfather. I will send you and Hallie and others my info. I live in CA so just let me know what info you need from me. His ancestry is well documented. Jody Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "Bob Betty Hughes" <bandbhughes@webtv.net> Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:37:02 To: <tnhawkin@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Judy: Nothing on Alexander yet. Must be 25 William Williams in the DAR Index. One born 1757 VA Died 8-23-1832 OH Mar'd. Mary Watts Pvt. VA Widow and Heirs Pens. Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Jody Hamabata Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:21 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Do you have any information on William Williams or Alexander Williams? Jody -----Original Message----- From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Diane Jones Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 8:28 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Bob, William Walling was born 25 Dec. 1759 and he is supposed to have died in 1838. His pension does not give his death date. He was in the battle at King's Mountain. Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Betty Hughes To: Bob Betty Hughes ; TNHAWKIN@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Cont. Just received a new Patriot: Alexander Ballard 1751-1839 Add to List. Samuel Spears 1760-1837 alsohave dates of 1761-1838 HELP Wiliam Staleton 1760--1814 or 1818 Nottley Thomas 1751- William Thurman 1759- John Towner 1757- Alexander Trent 1759-1841 William Walling 1757- Benjamin Wallis 1755- Alexander Williams 1738-1830 William Wiliams 1757- Johb Wllis 1764- Francis Winstead 1758- Michael Yaws 1750- Please keep n mind this lst is by no means inclusive. It only contains names of Patriots documented by SAR and DAR. By most counts, there are 2-3 times this many buried in Hawkins Co. TN. Please help if we need dates. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Bob Betty Hughes Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 8:47 PM To: TNHAWKIN@rootsweb.com Subject: Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Cont. William Russell 1759-1840 John Sawel Michael Shanks -1836 Aaron Silver 1756- James Simmonds, Sr. 1759- James Simmons 1758- William Sisk 1760- William Skelton 1760- John Smith 1754- John Sowell 1759-- 1825 Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. 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Bob, could this: > Wiliam Staleton 1760--1814 or 1818 be : WILLIAM STAPLETON ? If so it could be my ancestor. PAT ORRICK SIMPSON
Jeff, I to was going to ask about this William Skelton, since he is also in my family file, The birth date is 1774 and born in VA., married to a Mary Batchelder. Do you have anything in your file on him? Thanks Eileen Texas -----Original Message----- From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 6:54 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton Nathan, I only have what the Scism Books says about the Skeltons. (and most of that came from you.) Jeff Pastor Nathan Riley wrote: > Do any of you have more than this on William Skelton? William is my 5th great grandfather. > "Distant Crossroads", a publication of the Hawkins County Genealogical Society, lists William Skelton as a Revolutionary War Soldier of Hawkins County Tennessee "William Skelton b. 4 Mar 1762 VA served in VA age 72 1832 pension list. On 1840 Hawkins Co. TN census" (No. S-3915). (Distant Crossroads, April 1986, p. 36) > > "William: b 3-4-1762 VA d a (ante...before) 3-4-1844 TN m X (unknown) Pvt VA PNSR (soldier pensioned)" (DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition, Part 3, 1990) > > He was yet living at 71 years of age when on 27th of May 1833 he applied for a pension for his Revolutionary War service. I quote T. Bailey, "He volunteered in the army, or service of the United States, under the immediate command of Captain Samuel Coleman in the County of Caroline and State of Virginia, on about the last of April or first of May 1779." > > > Nathan R. Riley > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 > > -- Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG Flockmaster, International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money." ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
The subject changed, from Rev patriots to the Skeltons. I didn't mean to imply that the William we are discussing was a 9-year old patriot, just that we are looking at the family, and have found little. Jeff Jeff wrote: > and the war ended 1783? how many 9 year olds were involved? > > Bob Betty Hughes wrote: > >> Eileen: >> Not distrusting your post, but having been born in 1774 and the Rev. War beginning in 1776 is a cut. >> Bob >> >> "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson >> Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. >> There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. >> Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Eileen >> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:52 PM >> To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton >> >> Jeff, >> I to was going to ask about this William Skelton, since he is also in my >> family file, The birth date is 1774 and born in VA., married to a Mary >> Batchelder. Do you have anything in your file on him? >> >> Thanks >> Eileen >> Texas >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com >> [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Jeff >> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 6:54 PM >> To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton >> >> >> Nathan, I only have what the Scism Books says about the Skeltons. (and >> most of that came from you.) >> >> Jeff >> >> Pastor Nathan Riley wrote: >> >> >>> Do any of you have more than this on William Skelton? William is my 5th >>> >>> >> great grandfather. >> >> >>> "Distant Crossroads", a publication of the Hawkins County Genealogical >>> >>> >> Society, lists William Skelton as a Revolutionary War Soldier of Hawkins >> County Tennessee "William Skelton b. 4 Mar 1762 VA served in VA age 72 1832 >> pension list. On 1840 Hawkins Co. TN census" (No. S-3915). (Distant >> Crossroads, April 1986, p. 36) >> >> >>> "William: b 3-4-1762 VA d a (ante...before) 3-4-1844 TN m X (unknown) Pvt >>> >>> >> VA PNSR (soldier pensioned)" (DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition, Part >> 3, 1990) >> >> >>> He was yet living at 71 years of age when on 27th of May 1833 he applied >>> >>> >> for a pension for his Revolutionary War service. I quote T. Bailey, "He >> volunteered in the army, or service of the United States, under the >> immediate command of Captain Samuel Coleman in the County of Caroline and >> State of Virginia, on about the last of April or first of May 1779." >> >> >>> Nathan R. 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Scism, IBSSG >> Flockmaster, >> International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists >> >> http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ >> >> http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream >> >> http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ >> >> >> >> "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's >> money." >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 >> >> >> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 > > -- Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG Flockmaster, International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money."
and the war ended 1783? how many 9 year olds were involved? Bob Betty Hughes wrote: > Eileen: > Not distrusting your post, but having been born in 1774 and the Rev. War beginning in 1776 is a cut. > Bob > > "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson > Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. > There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. > Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Eileen > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:52 PM > To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton > > Jeff, > I to was going to ask about this William Skelton, since he is also in my > family file, The birth date is 1774 and born in VA., married to a Mary > Batchelder. Do you have anything in your file on him? > > Thanks > Eileen > Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Jeff > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 6:54 PM > To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] William Skelton > > > Nathan, I only have what the Scism Books says about the Skeltons. (and > most of that came from you.) > > Jeff > > Pastor Nathan Riley wrote: > >> Do any of you have more than this on William Skelton? William is my 5th >> > great grandfather. > >> "Distant Crossroads", a publication of the Hawkins County Genealogical >> > Society, lists William Skelton as a Revolutionary War Soldier of Hawkins > County Tennessee "William Skelton b. 4 Mar 1762 VA served in VA age 72 1832 > pension list. On 1840 Hawkins Co. TN census" (No. S-3915). (Distant > Crossroads, April 1986, p. 36) > >> "William: b 3-4-1762 VA d a (ante...before) 3-4-1844 TN m X (unknown) Pvt >> > VA PNSR (soldier pensioned)" (DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition, Part > 3, 1990) > >> He was yet living at 71 years of age when on 27th of May 1833 he applied >> > for a pension for his Revolutionary War service. I quote T. Bailey, "He > volunteered in the army, or service of the United States, under the > immediate command of Captain Samuel Coleman in the County of Caroline and > State of Virginia, on about the last of April or first of May 1779." > >> Nathan R. Riley >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> > TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 >> > 05:56:00 > >> > > -- > > > Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG > Flockmaster, > International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists > > http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ > > http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream > > http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ > > > > "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's > money." > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 > > -- Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG Flockmaster, International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money."
Nathan, I only have what the Scism Books says about the Skeltons. (and most of that came from you.) Jeff Pastor Nathan Riley wrote: > Do any of you have more than this on William Skelton? William is my 5th great grandfather. > "Distant Crossroads", a publication of the Hawkins County Genealogical Society, lists William Skelton as a Revolutionary War Soldier of Hawkins County Tennessee "William Skelton b. 4 Mar 1762 VA served in VA age 72 1832 pension list. On 1840 Hawkins Co. TN census" (No. S-3915). (Distant Crossroads, April 1986, p. 36) > > "William: b 3-4-1762 VA d a (ante...before) 3-4-1844 TN m X (unknown) Pvt VA PNSR (soldier pensioned)" (DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition, Part 3, 1990) > > He was yet living at 71 years of age when on 27th of May 1833 he applied for a pension for his Revolutionary War service. I quote T. Bailey, "He volunteered in the army, or service of the United States, under the immediate command of Captain Samuel Coleman in the County of Caroline and State of Virginia, on about the last of April or first of May 1779." > > > Nathan R. Riley > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHAWKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 > > -- Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG Flockmaster, International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists http://ibssg.org/blacksheep/ http://bsmeadow.blogspot.com/ Blacksheep's Meadow http://www.flickr.com/photos/7764576@N05/ Photostream http://ibssg.org/usgenweb-proposal-bylaws/ "The trouble with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money."
Jody: Great! When was Michael born? Is 1836 right deth date and do you know where he is buried? Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: tjdckh5@charter.net Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 11:37 AM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Bob, I am a direct descendant of Michael Shanks, he is my 5th G grandfather. I will send you and Hallie and others my info. I live in CA so just let me know what info you need from me. His ancestry is well documented. Jody Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "Bob Betty Hughes" <bandbhughes@webtv.net> Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:37:02 To: <tnhawkin@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Judy: Nothing on Alexander yet. Must be 25 William Williams in the DAR Index. One born 1757 VA Died 8-23-1832 OH Mar'd. Mary Watts Pvt. VA Widow and Heirs Pens. Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Jody Hamabata Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:21 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Do you have any information on William Williams or Alexander Williams? Jody -----Original Message----- From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Diane Jones Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 8:28 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Bob, William Walling was born 25 Dec. 1759 and he is supposed to have died in 1838. His pension does not give his death date. He was in the battle at King's Mountain. Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Betty Hughes To: Bob Betty Hughes ; TNHAWKIN@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Cont. Just received a new Patriot: Alexander Ballard 1751-1839 Add to List. Samuel Spears 1760-1837 alsohave dates of 1761-1838 HELP Wiliam Staleton 1760--1814 or 1818 Nottley Thomas 1751- William Thurman 1759- John Towner 1757- Alexander Trent 1759-1841 William Walling 1757- Benjamin Wallis 1755- Alexander Williams 1738-1830 William Wiliams 1757- Johb Wllis 1764- Francis Winstead 1758- Michael Yaws 1750- Please keep n mind this lst is by no means inclusive. It only contains names of Patriots documented by SAR and DAR. By most counts, there are 2-3 times this many buried in Hawkins Co. TN. Please help if we need dates. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Bob Betty Hughes Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 8:47 PM To: TNHAWKIN@rootsweb.com Subject: Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Cont. William Russell 1759-1840 John Sawel Michael Shanks -1836 Aaron Silver 1756- James Simmonds, Sr. 1759- James Simmons 1758- William Sisk 1760- William Skelton 1760- John Smith 1754- John Sowell 1759-- 1825 Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. 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